Magazine MARCH 2010 Wednesday, March 10, 7PM Arkansas Educational Television Network AETN Mission Contents AETN AT Statement Contents . 2 MAGAZINE The mission of the Arkansas AETN Family Day . 3 Staff Educational Television Network Editor in Chief TUESDAY (AETN) is to offer lifelong Letter from AETN Director . 4 Allen Weatherly learning opportunities to Commission Profile . 5 MAR23 Editor in Springdale 10AM-3PM all Arkansans; to supply March Music Specials . 6-7 instructional programs to Mona Dixon March Highlights . 8-11 Arkansas' schools; to provide Editorial & Creative Directors programming and services Daytime Listings . 12-15 Sara Willis to improve and enhance Primetime Listings . 16-25 Elizabeth duBignon the lives of Arkansas' Program Announcements . 24 citizens; and to illuminate Editorial Panel Weekends . 26-27 Shirley Bowen, the culture and heritage of Production . 28 Rowena Parr, Darbi Blencowe Arkansas and the world. To Pam Wilson, Tiffany Verkler accomplish this mission, AETN, Education . 29 through the creative use of Ambassador Circle . 30 Copy Editors telecommunications, will Darbi Blencowe, Catherine Mays, Underwriting Partners. .31 Karen Cooper, Pat Pearce present a high-quality public Celtic Woman Returns television service designed to AETN Offices inform, educate, motivate, to Little Rock . 32 350 S. Donaghey Ave. - Conway, AR entertain, enlighten and - 72034 inspire. 800/662-2386 [email protected] - www.AETN.org Your support makes a difference! 1-800-662-2386 On the Cover... CELTIC THUNDER: IT’S ENTERTAINMENT! Come meet the PBS Kids characters you’ve come to love, including: Coming to AETN Paul Byrom (L) & Damian McGinty (R) Monday, March 8, 7 p.m. Celtic Thunder, a group of five Celtic male vocalists, undertakes a musical review that spans six decades and will delight and enthrall audiences, whether through the nostalgia of classics such as “Standing on the Corner” or the band’s unique take on contemporary numbers such as Michael Bublé’s “Home” or U2’s “Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” STRAIGHT NO CHASER: LIVE IN NEW YORK Wednesday, March 10, 7 p.m. The a cappella phenomenon Straight No Chaser, whose quirky version of “The 12 Days of Christmas” was a YouTube Clifford sensation, provide a captivating and entertaining evening for all. The 10 male vocalists marry impeccable harmony Sid All the kids from Buddy the Big the from Dinosaur with just the right amount of humor. This special, which includes material from their EP Six Pack and from an Red Dog Science Kid SuperWhy! Train album to be released this spring, presents a mix of classic hits from the 1950s and 1960s, the Motown era and contemporary pop hits, all with the classic SNC twist. 922 East Emma Ave. • Springdale, AR • (479) 756-8090 2 Arkansas Educational Television Network Arkansas Educational Television Network 3 AETN Commission Board member Billie Sue Hoggard began her 30th year of teaching this year at the Health, Wellness & Contact AETN Dear Viewers, Environmental Studies Magnet School in Jonesboro. AETN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AETN works to be relevant to you. I spent much Allen Weatherly Vice Chair of January talking with public television colleagues Ronnie Williams of Menifee As an educator, Hoggard is an advocate for AETN’s Programming originates at and federal agencies about what ‘being relevant’ IDEAS Web site, which provides online professional the R. Lee Reaves Center Secretary/Treasurer development for educators. means…especially in this age of tweeting, blogging for Educational Sandy Landers of Little Rock Telecommunications at “I use the online resources AETN provides for the and Facebooking. We all continue to strive to connect Donaghey Avenue & Dr. William Downs, Jr. of and engage with our viewers, and are taking steps to Sesame Street, Arkadelphia classroom almost every day, and the resources the Conway, AR 72034. Don Hale of El Dorado IDEAS Web site provides are a huge supplement to be a more relevant and useful resource to you – our viewers. Questions and comments Jane Krutz of Little Rock any curriculum,” Hoggard said. are encouraged. Billie Sue Hoggard of An overall theme I keep hearing is that audiences have countless choices and Jonesboro During her time as an AETN Commissioner, Hoggard delivery methods beyond broadcast, and your local network should be available Viewers may reach AETN at: Mary Beth Green of Van has had opportunities to understand firsthand the 1-800-662-AETN Buren in varied formats. 1-800-662-2386 impact AETN has had on Arkansans and herself. 501-682-AETN AETN Foundation Board “I was invited to sit in on a taping in Jonesboro How does this theme apply to AETN? 501-450-1-PBS Fax: 501-852-2280 Chair for a part of ‘In Their Words’” Hoggard said. “I felt We firmly believe in serving the people of Arkansas with worthwhile projects General E-mail: Dan Farley of Little Rock privileged and proud to have been there that day and and programming. Take, for example, “Protecting the Health and Finances [email protected] hearing from these veterans as they told their stories Public Affairs e-mail: Vice Chair of Arkansas Seniors,” where we helped answer the tough questions about [email protected] Sandra Garland of of World War II. This experience reminded me of retirement and healthcare in hard economic times. This month we’re hosting Outdoor Programs: Harrison stories I had heard my dad tell, which brought back [email protected] memories that I had long forgotten and needed to AETN Family Day at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale – a fun-filled, Secretary/Treasurer The Jonesboro native has cemented her educational opportunity for children and families who might not otherwise have Membership hotline: Steven Jones of Marion remember.” 501-682-4120 personal philosophy of serving the community spring break activities. Viewer response line: Philip Hathcock of Maumelle Incidentally, it’s programs such as “Historic Bridges and leading by example by coordinating 501-682-4198 Dr. Linda Beene Ballard of of Arkansas,” “Exploring Arkansas,” “The Buffalo fundraisers for both St. Jude Children’s Hospital Have you visited www.AETN.org lately? How about AETN’s fan page on Education: Bismarck Flows” and “In Their Words” that Hoggard enjoys and Heifer International, serving as Justice of the Facebook? Or do you follow us on Twitter? We’re working daily to engage our 1-800-488-6689 Kay Bland of Paragould [email protected] Lavenia Craig of El Dorado the most, she but finds it hard to name AETN’s most Peace of the Craighead County Quorum Court and audience through these social media platforms – we want to hear about your AETN online: Dr. Andrew Fulkerson of important service. running twice for state representative of District favorite programs, what you don’t like, what you’d like to see more of and www.AETN.org Paragould Don Hale of El Dorado “Everything AETN has to offer the public is important 75. Hoggard currently serves as chair of the how we can better serve you. We also want you to be aware of how you can AETN COMMISSION Philip Kaplan of Little Rock in the way of news, education, politics, entertainment Republican Party of Craighead County. be more involved with your statewide public service media network. And, we Bill Valentine of Little Rock and preservation of the wonders of our state and When Hoggard has time to herself she enjoys want you to have an online community who shares your thoughts and beliefs so Chair Allen Weatherly of Conway Sammie Benjamin of Kirby Williams of Hot people,” Hoggard said. traveling, spending time with her grandchildren, you can create a dialogue about issues that matter to you. Glenwood Springs Hoggard holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in reading, playing piano and listening to her son’s band, The Hoggard Brother’s Band. That brings us to an important issue – being in touch with AETN when and elementary education and is recognized nationally as KETS DT a National Board Certified Teacher. During the course Hoggard, who was appointed to the Commission where you want to be. Turn to page 31 of this issue to learn about our latest Little Rock in 2005, will end her term in March, but she will way to keep you in the loop – the all new AETN iPhone app. Download it to of her career she has taught all grade levels and AETN reserves the right KEMV DT continue to be a patron of AETN as a private your iPhone to stay connected no matter where you are. You’ll have the latest curriculum in elementary school and has participated to make programming Mountain View in educational programs which have included study citizen. schedule, videos and news at your fingertips. If you’re not an iPhone user, stay adjustments and preemp- KETG DT trips to China, Japan and Mexico. She also serves “I think AETN has the best staff of professionals I tuned. We’re working to launch a full mobile site later this year. tions that enhance the Arkadelphia relevance of its program as a Praxis III teacher performance assessor for the have seen in any one organization,” Hoggard said. KAFT DT Department of Education, a system for assessing the “The leadership team at AETN is what makes it Thank you for continuing to support and be a part of AETN. As you know, March service. Although accurate Fayetteville is one of our major membership campaigns. Enjoy the special programming, at the time of printing, this skills of beginning teachers in their own classroom. so successful and a great place to work and I am guide should be used in KTEJ DT Since August 2008, Hoggard has worked part time as proud to have had the opportunity to serve as an and know that each donation you make helps keep us on air, online and in your conjunction with current Jonesboro community.